The war in the east is entering a decisive phase; we feel that the unknown is approaching,
We are living in the most critical moment since the end of the Second World War,
Literally any scenario is possible,
The UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) were flying in different directions towards Kyiv,
Ukraine is not a testing ground for weapons. Ukraine is a sovereign and independent state. But Russia still continues its efforts to kill our people, spread fear and panic, and weaken us,
The world has air defense systems capable of defending against this kind of threat too,
We must consistently do everything to force Russia into seeking peace – true peace. This can only be achieved through two things: helping Ukraine and pressuring Russia,
We are open to extending an invitation, and so in our discussions with friends and allies, and friends and allies of Ukraine, we are working to get them to closer to our positions,
We are working with our partners to do so. It is crucial to strengthen the defence of our skies,
An air alert has been sounded almost daily across Ukraine this week,
We will support Ukraine as intensely and as long as necessary. Why? Because it is our security that is at stake. Each time the Russian army progresses by one square kilometer, the threat gets one square kilometer closer to Europe,
Just last night, our defense forces managed to shoot down nearly 50 strike drones,
We will continue these tests, including in combat conditions, depending on the situation and character of the security threats posted to Russia.”
It could be refitted to certainly carry different types of conventional or nuclear warheads,
There is no countermeasure to such a missile, no means of intercepting it, in the world today. And I will emphasise once again that we will continue testing this newest system,
We consider ourselves entitled to use our weapons against the military facilities of those countries that allow their weapons to be used against our facilities.”
At most, we controlled about 1,376 square kilometres (531 square miles), now of course this territory is smaller. The enemy is increasing its counterattacks,
We see that Russia is using international platforms to legalise their actions, to legalise their occupation of our territory,
The tests [of the missile system] have passed successfully, and I congratulate you all on that,
The principle has been set … our messages to President Zelenskyy have been well received,